1
as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exception
The only exceptions will include maternity leave, military service or religious missions.
—
Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Almost the entire cast returned, with the notable exception of Erik Per Sullivan, who declined to return as sibling Dewey (lookalike Caleb Ellsworth-Clark takes the role).
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
But there are exceptions, most notably the Yellowstone hot spot.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
China proved to be an exception.
—Joseph Wilkins,sean Conlon, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exception
Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Almost the entire cast returned, with the notable exception of Erik Per Sullivan, who declined to return as sibling Dewey (lookalike Caleb Ellsworth-Clark takes the role).
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
But there are exceptions, most notably the Yellowstone hot spot.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
China proved to be an exception.
—Joseph Wilkins,sean Conlon, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exception
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exception
Noun
-
The court's objection was first reported by the New York Times.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
-
Tommy Medina waived about 2 1/2 years of custody credits as part of a plea deal offer from Orange County Superior Court Judge Larry Yellin, which drew an objection from prosecutors.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles and fleets of expensive European cars of some of the suspects sparked huge anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in appalling poverty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
-
The Anthropic episode risks being not an anomaly, but a preview.—
Robert F. Dees,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The House also approved legislation to speed the slow-moving process for harassment complaints, require more disclosure of settlements and force lawmakers to personally pay any penalties they’re required to make.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
-
After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Now, their rarity might be giving sedans the same effect.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Regardless of whether contract spending is large or small, experts say the key question is how closely those agreements are monitored.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
-
That was the question swirling around social media after some comments were left on the Downtown Stockton Alliance Facebook page regarding the community ambassador program.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Additionally, noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screens for chromosomal abnormalities, offering vital information about the baby’s health.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
-
The event is open to people ages 12 to 25 and is designed to detect heart abnormalities that can cause sudden cardiac arrest, the leading cause of death among young athletes.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exception. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
